NEET UG 2025 Result Declared: 24,015 Candidates Qualify from J&K, Aftab Iqbal Tops with 99.98 Percentile

NEET UG 2025 Result: 24,015 Qualify from Jammu & Kashmir, Aftab Iqbal Emerges State Topper

Srinagar | 15 June 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the results of the NEET UG 2025 entrance examination, bringing both jubilation and relief to thousands of aspiring medical students across India. In Jammu and Kashmir, a total of 24,015 candidates have successfully qualified, marking a significant milestone in the Union Territory’s academic landscape.

The spotlight is firmly on Aftab Iqbal, a student from Srinagar, who has emerged as the J&K topper with an exceptional 99.98 percentile, earning widespread acclaim and setting a benchmark for future aspirants.

NEET UG 2025: Key Highlights

• Total number of candidates from J&K appeared: 38,764

• Total number of qualified candidates: 24,015

• Qualification rate: 61.95% — higher than the national average

• Topper from J&K: Aftab Iqbal, Srinagar — 99.98 percentile

The results were made available on the NTA’s official website (ntaresults.nic.in), and students could access their individual scorecards using application numbers and date of birth.

Aftab Iqbal: The Rising Star of J&K’s Medical Aspirants

Hailing from downtown Srinagar, Aftab Iqbal prepared under difficult circumstances, balancing the competitive demands of NEET with limited resources and frequent internet disruptions. He credits his success to self-discipline, consistency, and strong mentorship from local coaching academies.

“I studied for 10–12 hours daily and stayed away from distractions. My goal has always been AIIMS Delhi,” Aftab told reporters. “Kashmir has immense potential; we just need better infrastructure and support.”

Performance Overview: District-Wise Breakup

Medical Seat Aspirations & Reservation Matrix

With over 24,000 qualifiers, the scramble for limited medical and dental seats in government and private colleges will now intensify. Jammu & Kashmir currently offers:

• MBBS Seats (Government): ~1,100

• BDS Seats (Government + Private): ~200

• AYUSH Seats: ~300

Reservation categories, including Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), Residents of Backward Areas (RBA), and Pahari-speaking communities, will play a key role in seat allotment.

The ongoing debate over the delayed Reservation Roster—currently being challenged by open merit candidates and students’ associations—may add complexity to the upcoming counseling process.

Educationists React

Local education experts and coaching institutes welcomed the result:

“This is a landmark year for J&K students. The 61.95% qualification rate shows resilience and academic growth despite infrastructural challenges,” said Dr. Farooq Andrabi, senior education analyst in Kashmir.

“Our students are competing at the national level. Aftab’s success story is symbolic of the new academic awakening across the Valley,” remarked Mohd Shafi Khan, Director of Radiant Coaching Centre, Anantnag.

What’s Next for NEET UG Qualifiers?

The next steps include:

1. Registration for MCC Counselling (All India Quota) — likely to begin in late June.

2. J&K UT Counselling by BOPEE (Board of Professional Entrance Examinations) — expected in early July.

3. Document Verification and Choice Filling.

4. Seat Allotment and Admission Rounds — over the course of July–August.

BOPEE is expected to release a separate merit list and detailed counseling schedule soon. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official jkbopee.gov.in website for updates.

Challenges Ahead

Despite the celebratory mood, students and parents have expressed concerns over:

• Counseling delays due to reservation policy confusion

• Limited number of MBBS seats vs high number of qualifiers

• Lack of robust infrastructure in government medical colleges

• Financial constraints in accessing private medical education

Aftab Iqbal, during his press interaction, called for more central scholarships, local coaching support, and equal digital access to help aspiring students from backward districts compete fairly.

Reactions on Social Media

Hashtags like #NEET2025JK, #AftabIqbal, and #JammuKashmirToppers trended across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook, with netizens praising the perseverance of Kashmiri youth.

Many users called Aftab a “symbol of hope” for a region that continues to struggle with infrastructural gaps but never backs down from academic ambition.

Bottom-Line: A Test of Talent, Tenacity, and Transition

The NEET UG 2025 results from Jammu & Kashmir represent more than just academic achievement. They symbolize resilience in adversity, a quiet academic revolution, and the emerging promise of a generation determined to heal the world through medicine.

As Aftab Iqbal and 24,014 other young aspirants prepare for the next chapter, the onus now shifts to policymakers to ensure that talent isn’t wasted due to systemic gaps, and that every deserving student gets a fair shot at a seat—and a future.